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For all the news,visit https://www.smh.com.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/rss/national.xmlSydney Morning Herald - Nationalhttps://www.smh.com.au/icons/rss/smh.pngen-AUWed,02 Apr 2025 08:48:34 +1100https://www.smh.com.au/rss/national.xmlWed,02 Apr 2025 08:48:34 +1100Sydney Morning Herald - NationalNational/ QueenslandFor today’s updates in Brisbane and beyond as they happen,follow us here.07cd8a45-1680-4ac8-9dda-4545db079c27https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-dutton-sidesteps-questions-on-the-lodge-20250401-p5lo9v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalWed,02 Apr 2025 08:22:24 +1100Brisbane news live:Dutton sidesteps questions on the LodgeNationalVictoria’s Acting Chief Commissioner Rick Nugent says he will not apply for the ongoing position.e3ee6ad0-14d0-4a5a-9ab2-c9ff35737f8ehttps://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria-s-acting-top-cop-says-he-won-t-apply-for-permanent-role-20250402-p5loev.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalWed,02 Apr 2025 07:58:20 +1100Victoria’s acting top cop says he won’t apply for permanent roleNational/ VictoriaAlexander Darling,John SilvesterRick Nugent emailed police members six weeks into the job confirming that he won’t apply for the permanent position.2d16abe2-63a4-4f80-93f8-d1ce6a897b57https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/victoria-police-acting-chief-commissioner-says-he-won-t-apply-for-top-job-20250402-p5loek.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalWed,02 Apr 2025 07:56:20 +1100Victoria Police acting chief commissioner says he won’t apply for top jobNational/ NSWMax MaddisonLiberal Bennelong candidate Scott Yung says he has been “100 per cent” upfront and honest. But he won’t explain why he failed to disclose electoral expenditure worth tens of thousands of dollars.effaec03-f3d4-4ef9-8ad7-17bf63f44ea0https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/liberal-candidate-faces-more-questions-over-undisclosed-campaign-spending-20250331-p5lnxb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalWed,02 Apr 2025 06:56:21 +1100Liberal candidate faces more questions over undisclosed campaign spendingNationalPeter Dutton and Anthony Albanese take their election campaigns to Victoria,with key swing seats up for grabs. bd64a442-6ba2-4229-9b7b-12d40b6ec48bhttps://www.smh.com.au/national/election-campaign-trail-heads-to-key-state-of-victoria-today-20250402-p5loea.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalWed,02 Apr 2025 06:10:14 +1100Election campaign trail heads to key state of Victoria todayNationalMore rain expected to hit south-east Queensland today as outback regions remain in the grip of a flood emergency.889d5dcc-8e2c-4edc-bd08-fd1582aff2e6https://www.smh.com.au/national/more-rain-on-the-way-for-flooded-outback-queensland-20250402-p5loe9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalWed,02 Apr 2025 06:05:15 +1100More rain on the way for flooded outback QueenslandNationalWarning of hazardous surf and strong winds for southern NSW coast today.af15430d-cf30-4378-9e86-a0a7de659c07https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw-hazardous-surf-warning-20250402-p5loe7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalWed,02 Apr 2025 06:05:01 +1100NSW hazardous surf warningNational/ WASarah BrookesPerth’s cashed up older community is splashing cash on the ultimate downsize,freeing themselves from the shackles of property maintenance.b5ab505f-2db7-4bea-bd90-f3590f7945ffhttps://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/i-d-rather-watch-the-gardener-mow-the-lawn-empty-nesters-snap-up-perth-s-luxe-apartments-20250311-p5liq4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalWed,02 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +1100‘I’d rather watch the gardener mow the lawn’:Empty-nesters snap up Perth’s luxe apartmentsNationalBrad EmeryWhat is it about prime ministers called Malcolm? A history of the most querulous leaders.b08a2093-5686-4ae6-a7d1-4f3538972dbahttps://www.smh.com.au/national/the-liberals-have-a-malcolm-problem-it-s-not-their-first-20250319-p5lku0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalWed,02 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +1100The Liberals have a Malcolm problem. It’s not their firstNational/ QueenslandSean ParnellOnly weeks before the Queensland election,government-appointed experts met to express their frustrations and put their unheeded advice in writing.ddc1aa34-86d2-49ad-9e1a-7e6274e05f55https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/think-small-what-expert-housing-panel-wanted-to-tell-the-government-20250331-p5lnxn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalWed,02 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +1100Think small:What expert housing panel wanted to tell the governmentNationalKishor Napier-Raman,Stephen BrookA few months ago,she was a heartbeat away from the presidency. Now,the former Veep is headed to Broadbeach.417ea880-2576-489b-a892-fb8c6ca3b2c1https://www.smh.com.au/cbd/why-is-kamala-harris-headlining-a-gold-coast-real-estate-conference-20250401-p5lo6k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalWed,02 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +1100Why is Kamala Harris headlining a Gold Coast real estate conference?National/ VictoriaAlex CroweExpensive branded uniform requirements will be ditched for some clothing items under a move designed to ease costs for families.ac61ea72-fd7e-409b-a162-1f83c62f506fhttps://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/the-change-coming-to-state-schools-that-will-save-parents-money-20250401-p5lo6z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalWed,02 Apr 2025 00:01:00 +1100The change coming to state schools that will save parents moneyNationalTrivia buffs,test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.a6c2a420-9327-41c5-ab90-cf55f3186ec0https://www.smh.com.au/national/superquiz-wednesday-april-2-20250401-p5lo4a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalTue,01 Apr 2025 23:59:00 +1100Superquiz,Wednesday,April 2NationalFormer West Coast Eagles player Adam Selwood has spoken about Troy Selwood’s brave battle to fight his demons.42173460-e4ea-4d14-82cf-6ebb73117ba8https://www.smh.com.au/national/afl-premiership-winner-adam-selwood-opens-up-on-losing-twin-brother-20250401-p5lodd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalTue,01 Apr 2025 21:45:06 +1100AFL premiership winner Adam Selwood opens up on losing twin brotherNationalVirginia Giuffre,one of Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew’s accusers,is in a Perth Hospital and says she has just days to live.bb24ed4f-881a-4278-8522-e9fd21169620https://www.smh.com.au/national/jeffrey-epstein-accuser-in-perth-hospital-20250401-p5lodi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalTue,01 Apr 2025 21:35:23 +1100Jeffrey Epstein accuser in Perth hospitalNationalDozens of customers who’ve spent years waiting for their homes to be built might now be able to access insurance to finish them.51e537df-024f-41d9-ab34-60b919732b4chttps://www.smh.com.au/national/wa-builder-calls-in-administrators-20250401-p5lodh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalTue,01 Apr 2025 21:35:11 +1100WA builder calls in administratorsNationalThe “monstrous act”,carried out in an attempt to keep funding his influencer lifestyle,was described as the “ultimate betrayal”.9716e452-1f3e-419d-bbdc-807b0b87dac9https://www.smh.com.au/national/son-jailed-for-killing-mother-and-trying-to-claim-life-insurance-20250401-p5lodf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalTue,01 Apr 2025 21:30:14 +1100Son jailed for killing mother and trying to claim life insuranceNational/ WAPaddy SweeneyShortly after Troy Selwood’s funeral in February,his twin brother Adam realised he needed to take action.55ead1d7-cf3c-49fd-83bb-6336f4f0d89dhttps://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/brother-s-memory-keeps-selwood-running-in-fundraising-drive-20250401-p5lo9r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalTue,01 Apr 2025 21:10:27 +1100Brother’s memory keeps Selwood running in fundraising driveNational/ NSWWhile others tackle a hot tertiary topic.859ca04c-ffbd-421e-b18d-df8c9aa2abd5https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/achieving-a-happy-medium-in-the-national-capital-20250401-p5lo51.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalTue,01 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +1100Achieving a happy medium in the national capitalNational/ QueenslandRosanna RyanParents of the 73 students have been told their school will be shutting down after next year’s classes to allow for construction of a new high school.de7fb758-3ab9-4471-b201-4fb55aef0b09https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-primary-school-to-close-to-make-way-for-high-school-students-20250331-p5lnxj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_nationalTue,01 Apr 2025 20:49:27 +1100Brisbane primary school to close to make way for high school students